Federal Government to Take Control of Louisiana Cellphones

If you were to ask most residents of Louisiana about what makes our state different than the other 49 you'd probably get a lot of answers that focused on common sense. Sure, we don't display much of that during the Mardi Gras season but as a rule folks in Louisiana are content to sit back and watch while others screw up. That way we don't have to make the mistake but can still learn from it.

With those observations, we have developed a keen sense of who is "for us" and who appears to be "against us". One of the values of common sense is understanding that you have to keep your friends close and your not-so-much friends even closer, right?

And while we don't think of the Federal Government as an "enemy" we do sometimes wonder just what are they smoking up in Washington DC. The "Feds" are more than happy to use the oil and gas we produce to power their bulletproof limos and staff cars but they're quick to impose restrictions on the oil and gas industry which cripples the personal economy of so many of our state's residents.

They, the Feds, are quick to open up strategic oil reserves but not willing to allow hard-working Louisiana residents and companies the opportunity to search for and tap into new oil reserves. You know, and earn a living to feed our families.  That kind of thinking flies in the face of "Louisiana thinking".Maybe that's why we are less than trusting of the "hired hands" we elected to serve us in our nation's capitol.

Why Does the Federal Government Need to Control Your Phone?

If you're a conspiracy theorist you probably have some really creative answers to that question. The most frightening part of those scenarios is just how many of them could come to fruition. But, if you ask the Feds why they need to get into your phone they will tell you, "It's for your own protection".

Think back a few months with me to October of 2023. Remember the last time the Federal Government blasted their way into your phone?

That alert was sent to every mobile phone in the United States last October and many people were frightened and confused by it. Fortunately, it was just a test. But it also proved that the Feds can take over your phone any darn time they want to take it over.

When Will the Next National EAS Test Ocurr?

Back in 2023, we had several months to "inform you" that a test was coming. According to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, they aren't sure if they will conduct a nationwide test in 2024 or if they will wait until 2025. The source with FEMA said they were still analyzing the data from the 2024 test.

By the way, EAS stands for Emergency Alert System. It's a system that broadcasters have put in place in conjunction with government agencies to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. In Louisiana, most of our EAS alerts happen during severe weather. The system is important and it does need to be tested.

It is also beyond your control when those tests or when the government can seize control of your communications device. Which, if you think about it too hard, can be just as scary as those in government who want to take away our 2nd Amendment rights. It's something to think about.